Reeves Communications Corp

Barris Industries, a Beverly Hills-based television producer that owns a 5.27% stake in Reeves Communications, said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it is seeking antitrust approval to increase its holdings to more than 15%. In the filing, Barris said it holds its Reeves stock as an investment but may seek to acquire New York-based Reeves through a transaction such as an exchange offer, tender offer or merger. Giant Group owns 25.2% of Barris' common stock.

Barris Industries, a Beverly Hills-based television producer that owns a 5.27% stake in Reeves Communications, said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it is seeking antitrust approval to increase its holdings to more than 15%. In the filing, Barris said it holds its Reeves stock as an investment but may seek to acquire New York-based Reeves through a transaction such as an exchange offer, tender offer or merger. Giant Group owns 25.2% of Barris' common stock.

Merrill Grant has been named president and chief operating officer of Reeves Communications Corp., New York. Grant also will retain his title of chairman and chief executive of Reeves Entertainment Group, which produces television shows.